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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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cracked front bumper help pics!!!

This is my font bumper it was cracked by the previous owner. I plan on painting my car soon and i was wondering if i could just repair it.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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am I the only one that just gets a sliver of the top of the pic?
My computer sux
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Get a replacement. From the pics it looks like it was repaired before, right above the current "big hole". If you want to go cheap, find a local pic-yur-part and pull it yourself.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Car: 91 B4C/91 RS 305
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 LSD/2.73 Open
I'd suggest replacing it too. It will look better for longer.

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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i would replace it if i had the funds but i don't. i'm 15 turnin 16 next month and i get my license 3 months after that and i'm tryin to get my car painted and back together before thenAnd i only have a part time job that i don't get to work at very much. But if anyone that sees this this thread and has one for sale for cheap let me know.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Ahh I know how that is. Good luck but I don't think it will be able to be fixed without just falling apart a week later.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Ya the only way to fix it right is a fairly expensive crap that is supposed to be the same as what it is made of that etches in and cures that you then sand. it shouldnt cost that much for a new bumper and if it does and you cant afford it get the cover and not the paint cause you will just wast the money on the paint if ya dont fix it right.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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The JY here charges $45 for the front fascia. Sure they wont be much different around there.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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you'll be able to get that fixed real easy, and real cheap at probably any body shop. my Iroc looked alot worse than that, and i had it fixed just a few weeks ago. i did have to buy a new front spoiler though, there were huge chunks missing out of it
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Define cheap.

I'll help. Post where you live in VA, and maybe a board member might know of a j-yard in your area that lets you pull it yourself, with the parts being flat priced (i.e. all seats are $20, mirrors are $5, etc.). We have crazy rays here, and all parts are dirt cheap. All you have to do is bring some tools and pull it yourself.

As far as fixing it, that thing is full of mud, and the first time you tap something once it's fixed it will explode much like it looks right now.

3-5 hours at $36 an hour in a bodyshop is not cheap. Plus materials, etc etc etc.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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AFTER i purchased new fenders, and a new front spoiler, i paid to have them installed and have the front bumper repaired. only cost $120 to have it all put on. pretty cheap if you ask me, especially for as long of a job it is
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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i have one for sale for cheap, i can give you the front nose ground effects to. it isnt in perfect condition but its in good condition. if you are interested let me know
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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go to a junkyard, real cheap parts usually and some are in good shape to, u never know what youll find there or check ebay to! good luck
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by bfox88
i have one for sale for cheap, i can give you the front nose ground effects to. it isnt in perfect condition but its in good condition. if you are interested let me know
i am interested could you post a few picks and give me a price
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by JL_Audio_RS
i would replace it if i had the funds but i don't. i'm 15 turnin 16 next month and i get my license 3 months after that and i'm tryin to get my car painted and back together before thenAnd i only have a part time job that i don't get to work at very much. But if anyone that sees this this thread and has one for sale for cheap let me know.
dude, you can get one for probably 30 or 40 bucks at the junk yard. you could work a little more on a saturday and get that..
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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I have a bumper in the for sale section if you can't find one locally.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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I wouldn't bother fixing it. You can probably find a decent one at a bone yard that is in better shape.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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I would put a car bra on it and call it a day until you can save up to get the front fascia replaced.
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